Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators
CPSC Recall #06-537 — March 21, 2006
Product
Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Valsi Power Equipment Inc., of San Diego, Calif. and Corporativo Valsi S.A de C.V, Guadalajara, Mexico are voluntarily recalling about 900 Valsi Single Phase Portable Generators. The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries. Name of Product: Valsi Single Phase Portable GeneratorsUnits: About 900Manufacturer: Corporativo Valsi S.A de C.V, Guadalajara, MexicoImporter: Valsi Power Equipment Inc., of San Diego, Calif.Hazard: The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.Incidents/Injuries: There have been 67 reports of fuel tank leaks. There have been no reported injuries.Description: The Valsi "G" model G38MG0750RV, G42MG0750RV, G55MG0900RV, and G65MG1100RV are portable generators with black plastic fuel tank, full lifting frame, and side control panel. The recalled generators are black with blue label and have "Valsi Generator" printed on the label.Sold at: Wal-Mart stores in Florida Gulf coast region; Highway Equipment and Supply, Orlando, FL; and Florida Department of Transportation, Orlando, FL sold these generators from September 2004 through August 2005 for between $400 and $900.Manufactured In: MexicoRemedy: Valsi is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected generators. Consumers should stop using their generators immediately and contact a Valsi dealer or Valsi customer service to make arrangement to have a replacement gas tank installed at no cost to the consumer.Consumer Contact: For more information, call the firm at (866) 260-4843 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email them at [email protected].
Hazard
The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries.
Incidents / Injuries
There have been 67 reports of fuel tank leaks. There have been no reported injuries.
Remedy
Valsi is directly notifying those consumers who purchased affected generators. Consumers should stop using their generators immediately and contact a Valsi dealer or Valsi customer service to make arrangement to have a replacement gas tank installed at no cost to the consumer.
Units Affected
About 900
Sold At
Wal-Mart stores in Florida Gulf coast region; Highway Equipment and Supply, Orlando, FL; and Florida Department of Transportation, Orlando, FL sold these generators from September 2004 through August 2005 for between $400 and $900.
Manufacturer
Corporativo Valsi S.A de C.V, Guadalajara, Mexico
Importer
Valsi Power Equipment Inc., of San Diego, Calif.
Manufactured In
Mexico